When it comes to wilderness survival, there are a few very basic rules to keep in mind that will keep you alive long enough to get found or get to safety.
Here’s a fun, quick quiz you can take to find out how prepared you are to survive should you find yourself lost or injured in the wilderness.…
Distance: 7.25 miles | Hiking time: 4.5 hours | Difficulty: 7/10 | More info.
Potato Chip Rock is a big part of the reason that people are able to motivate themselves to continue the challenging hike up Mt. Woodson Trail. The trail to the summit of Mt. Woodson keeps you working, but rewards you along the …
Distance: 7.2 miles | Hiking time: 3.5 hours | Difficulty: 6/10 | More info.
The hike up Bernardo Mountain is challenging enough to keep you working, but not so challenging that you can’t take in the views along the way. The trail leads up the mountain from a beautiful green valley to the summit, wher…
Distance: 6.4 miles | Hiking time: 3.5 hours | Difficulty: 6/10 | More info.
When it comes to views of the local mountains, the view from the summit of Iron Mountain in San Diego is as good as it gets. The family friendly hike begins in Poway off hwy 67, just a few short miles from another favorite hike of mi…
Distance: 4.25 miles | Hiking time: 2 hours | Difficulty: 5/10 | More info.
Black Mountain Miner’s Ridge Loop Trail is a quick, easy hike that offers a view unlike any other I’ve experienced in San Diego. The trail is well-traveled and enjoyed by hikers and mountain bikers alike. There’…
Distance: 2.5 miles | Hiking time: 1.5 hours | Difficulty: 5/10 | More info.
Kwaay Paay Peak Trail is a fun hike that offers a quick ascent up a challenging trail that wanders through a forest of manzanita trees. Get out the good hiking shoes and be ready for workout that will keep your legs and lungs …
Distance: 6.5 miles | Hiking time: 4 hours | Difficulty: 7/10 | More info.
Mission Trails Regional Park is home to five of the highest peaks in the city of San Diego, not to mention some of the most challenging trails. At 1291 ft., North Fortuna Peak is the third highest peak in Mission Trails after Pyles …
Distance: 3 miles | Hiking time: 2 hours | Difficulty: 6/10 | More info.
Located in Mission Trails Regional Park and known for its 360 degree views of San Diego, Cowles Mountain is one of San Diego’s most popular hiking trails, second only to Torrey Pines.
Cowles Mountain Trail hike is short and ki…
